The latest
Trump defended the Iran-linked deal during remarks at the G7, saying it delivers “everything we set out to accomplish and much more.”
Details
• Trump said failing to reach the deal could have meant more bombing without securing success or keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
• He said he did not want to see an “economic catastrophe,” arguing that continued escalation could have led to one.
• Trump described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding, but said there are also unwritten understandings tied to it.
What’s next
The key things to watch are whether the memorandum’s details are made public, whether Trump’s threat affects Iran’s position, and how Gulf nations, Russia, and China handle the next phase.
